The free-spending Liverpool are back on Merseyside for the final part of their pre-season preparations, with a new-look Reds side set to defend their Premier League title in 2025–26.
Arne Slot’s squad concluded their tour of the Far East with a satisfying 3–1 victory over Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos, as Florian Wirtz scored his first goal for the club and Hugo Ekitiké made his debut.
While their work off the pitch has garnered plenty of praise, there have been on-pitch imperfections this summer, and Slot will be keen to iron those out before the new season gets underway.
Liverpool are, of course, involved in the unofficial season curtain-raiser against FA Cup winners Crystal Palace in the Community Shield, but there’s one more opportunity for Slot’s squad to get up to speed as they face La Liga outfit Athletic Club with a jumbo pre-season friendly on Monday.






